Issued by the Banco Central de Honduras in 2016, this 5 Lempiras banknote is part of the national currency series celebrating Honduran heroes and key cultural sites.
The obverse features a portrait of General Francisco Morazán, one of Central America’s most important historical figures and a symbol of unity and reform. The design includes fine guilloche patterns, denomination numerals, and enhanced anti-counterfeiting details.
The reverse depicts the University of Honduras in Tegucigalpa, representing the country’s commitment to education and progress.
Issuer: Banco Central de Honduras
Denomination: 5 Lempiras
Year: 2016
Dimensions: Approx. 156 × 67 mm
Material: Paper
Security features: Watermark, security thread, guilloche patterns, microtext, latent image
Obverse
Coat of arms of Honduras, effigy of Francisco Morazán facing left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPUBLICA DE HONDURAS. C.A.
BANCO CENTRAL DE HONDURAS
REPUBLICA DE HONDURAS, LIBRE, SOBERANA E INDEPENDIENTE
15 DE SEPTIEMBRE
1821
MORAZÁN
CINCO LEMPIRAS
Translation:
REPUBLIC OF HONDURAS. C.A.
CENTRAL BANK OF HONDURAS
REPUBLIC OF HONDURAS, FREE, SOVEREIGN AND INDEPENDENT
SEPTEMBER 15
1821
MORAZÁN
FIVE LEMPIRAS
Reverse
Battle of Trinidad in decorative boarder.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANCO CENTRAL DE HONDURAS
BATALLA DE LA TRINIDAD
NOVIEMBRE 11 DE 1827
CINCO LEMPIRAS
Translation:
CENTRAL BANK OF HONDURAS
BATTLE OF TRINIDAD
NOVEMBER 11, 1827
FIVE LEMPIRAS
Features
| Issuer | Honduras |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Central Bank of Honduras (Banco Central de Honduras) |
| Period | Republic (1862-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation banknotes |
| Years | 2012-2024 |
| Value | 5 Lempiras |
| Currency | Lempira (1931-date) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 156 × 67 mm |
